I'll try make this short.

Have mainly been a biker for the last 12 years and bought a Sporting as a cheap 2nd car runaround for crappy weather. Have gotten into 'em big time though. Mine has a few anoying gliches like dropped doors, no washer jets on front (wired from rear), poor fuel consumpt, crap handbrake etc etc etc.

Was wondering if there are any of you members live in or around the Leeds/Bradford area maybe fancy a meet, few beers and swap a few nuggets of knowledge with me (everything I know is on a cig packet) - as most people I've spoken to recently know Jack about 'em.

I've used forums like this in the past for the bike and know that you guys are the best to pick the brains of seen as how most of you have 'been there, seen it, done it and bought the T-Shirt', and dealers are too expensive.

I would like to think that I've bought a decent car for £950 on a 97 'R' plate with 62K on despite the few annoyances...

sorry it wasn't so short.

Drop me a line if you fancy a meet

Dan

Welcome to the forum Got a few cento nutters in leeds on 'ere

Welcome to the forum :wave:

Your definately right about the people on here. Quite a few owners here will save you a few quid.

The pipes to the washer jets perish, but not expensive to repair if at fault.

There was a recall on cinq's as the fuel tank would leak because of a dodgy seal. Recall has ended, but i have heard that some garages will still carry out the job.

The Handbrake is just for show But people know how to make it better on here...

ooo, and dont forget to join http://www.clubcento.co.uk

Also theres a few in huddersfield which aren't too far either.

What I could really do with is someone near me whos in 'the know', taking a look/listen to the Cinq and giving me a quick low-down on what they think of it - whether it sounds rough, sounds normal for a 97 Cinq etc.

Any offers?

(Gimme a break - I'm a Yorkshireman - you don't get bugger all unless you ask, do you?)

arc said:

ooo, and dont forget to join http://www.clubcento.co.uk

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...and what exactly do I get for my £20 a year?

Aye up, which part of Leeds are you from?

Me, Sie and Fowksey are from various parts of Leeds

Washer jets come back the motor packed up. I've now got no rear washer as
that motor is now wired to the front washers !!! lol

hey up geezer how the devil are you so where u from then ?

We are slowly but surely taking over:slayer:

Welcome aboard the ship!

I'm up in West Yorkshire too. Sat in the middle of Leeds and Huddersfield (well I will be when I move out next week).

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...and what exactly do I get for my £20 a year?

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What do I get for my £20?
You will receive free technical advice from the Clubcento Technical Officer, free lunch at certain events, a quarterly magazine, a car sticker, discounts at many specialist stores and a busy social life with usually at least one event per month.

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and the events are always great fun too

BroomYellow said:

...and what exactly do I get for my £20 a year?

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All kindsa goodies as mentioned above - best £20 you'lI spend all yr - if u use it wisely you end up with it back n then some check out the events page on offorementioned site a few up our neck of the woods - one not to be missed however is Stanford Hall in June - July York Dragway event, Aug Summer Alfa Day, Lotherton Hall nr Garforth. If u want ne more info pm me (I am the Membership Secretary )

Em

I've eventually got my arse into gear and filled my form out this morning.

You can't miss it, Em.....could only find pink paper this morning

minislapper said:

I've eventually got my arse into gear and filled my form out this morning.

You can't miss it, Em.....could only find pink paper this morning

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Cool pretty pink - I'm on hol this wk (I do all my club stuff at wk cos aint got printer at home) so if there's a slight delay forgive me I'm back on the 4th April but have wages and co year end to do so will try my best to have quick turnaround but I have to be careful no one sees or I'm for the highjump

minislapper said:

Aye up, which part of Leeds are you from?

Me, Sie and Fowksey are from various parts of Leeds

Washer jets come back the motor packed up. I've now got no rear washer as
that motor is now wired to the front washers !!! lol

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5 Mins shy of J27 near Ikea, o lil town of Drighlington.

you mite have seen me in Gildersome then geezer i work opposite Jordon Bikes in a place called Bracken park .... if u havnt guessed i drive an imola blue cinq

imola_fowkes said:

you mite have seen me in Gildersome then geezer i work opposite Jordon Bikes in a place called Bracken park .... if u havnt guessed i drive an imola blue cinq

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No!